Taste of Many Cultures

Tickets are still available; buy them on site at the door;
see you tonight at the Depot!

The MultiCultural Development Center (MCDC) and

are pleased to partner together to present the annual

“TASTE OF MANY CULTURES”

-a multicultural evening of food, music, dance & fun.

MCDC is pleased to partner with Cub Foods to host another expanded version of its annual Taste of Many Cultures Event, featuring more entertainment, more authentic multicultural food and more opportunities to learn about the cultures in our global community.

Ethnic dress encouraged!

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008
5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Depot
300 Washington Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

FOOD

Favorite ethnic foods, served by the best Twin Cities-area restaurants, from all corners of the world, including:
- India and South Asia
- Europe
- North Africa
- Central Asia
- Southeast Asia
- West Africa
- The Middle East
- Latin America
- African American

ART

Multicultural arts displays featuring original art work from around the world
- Creative Carving, Thai fruit carving
- Cathy's African Hair Braiding
- Shakuntala Design, Indian henna
- Hmong ABC, Hmong arts, books and crafts
- Ancient Traders Gallery, American Indian fine art
- Erin Griffin, American Indian jewlery
- Richard Amos, African American art
- Rosalie Sundin, Scandinavian rosmaling/dalmaling
- Rabi Sanfo, African sculpture and furniture (Burkina Faso)
- Korean Service Center, Korean culture and history
- Michael D., cultural photographer

ENTERTAINMENT

Cultural performances by:

Los Soles is a local entertainment group playing Mariachi music in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota. Led by Aldo Ramos, the talented musicians play traditional and modern favorites as they stroll about the room, serenading audiences with their Mexican melodies.

Ha Family Lion Troupe moves to the driving beat of the Chinese drum. The Lion Dance is a lively, entertaining, definitive part of Chinese New Year Celebrations and festival openers.

St. Paul Irish Dancers is a local performing group that delights audiences at fairs and events in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota . Founded in 1995 by Eileen Dahill, the Dancers are committed to using dance as a gateway to understanding Irish culture.

Afro-Brazilian Capoeira Association was founded in 1992 in Minneapolis, by Mestre Yoji Senna. The Afro-Brazilian Capoeira Association is dedicated to the teaching and preservation of the art form, fighting method, philosophy, sport, dance, folklore, and cultural resistance that is Capoeira.

Mu Performing Arts presents Taiko, Japanese-style drumming. Taiko drumming goes back to the earliest Japanese communities where it was a part of daily life and rituals. In North America today, taiko has become a dynamic performance art form of musical drumming based upon traditional Japanese styles and techniques. It's loud, strenuous, and pulsating with adrenaline.

Universal Dance Destiny (UDD) is a premier touring dance entertainment company and school based in Minnesota. The company's unique, diverse performers represent all ages, nationalities, and cultural backgrounds and perform dances combining elements of Hip Hop, Breaking/Popping, Traditional West African and African Social dance - including Soukous, Makossa, Mapouka, Ndombolo' and Coupe'/Decalle'. Founded in 2004 by Edna Stevens, their mission is to connect all communities and keep the universe movin' through the history, meaning, and movement of dance.

Halau Hula O Ka Hoku Akau believes that hula is the vessel of memory, tradition, spirituality and legend for the people of Hawai'i. Through the art forms of dance and song, hula recalls the origins of the people; tells the stories of the ancients; celebrates the gods and heroes; and affirms the sacredness of all nature and its relationship to humankind. Founded by Todd Haku Nui Bierbrauer in 2001, Todd and his haumana (students) are dedicated to preserving the mana`o (knowledge) of hula, the culture and traditions of the Hawaiian people through education and performance.

Ash and Reuben Fast Horse are a Native American performing family who have been delighting audiences worldwide with over 3,000 shows, from street to stage, for 10 years. Transcending age, language and culture, the performance focuses on the evolution of Native music and dance. This intimate relationship with performing is expressed through poetry, humor, magic, audience participation, juggling, storytelling, beautiful costumes, song and choreographed dance. The Fast Horses show that will create a memorable experience for adults and children alike.

Photos from the 2007 Taste of Many Cultures.
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REGISTRATION: Annual Taste of Many Cultures Event (cost includes all inclusive multicultural food, entertainment, arts and fun!)

RSVP to register or cancel for a full refund by Friday, December 5, 2008.

Please register to attend with the MCDC office:
MultiCultural Development Center (MCDC)
9633 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington , Minnesota 55420
Call: (952) 881-6090
Fax: (952) 887-6099
E-mail: info@mcdc.org

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I would like to attend the" Taste of Many Cultures"!

[] Get your tickets at the door!

[] Please send me an invoice with my ticket to the address listed below.

[] I would like to register and pay online using my MasterCard or VISA (your printed receipt will serve as a ticket when you arrive at the door).

[] Tickets are available at all Twin Cities area Cub Foods stores.

[] Enclosed find my check, payable to MCDC.

Regular admission...............$20.00
Students.............................$15.00

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To request an accommodation, please contact MCDC by November 25 at 4:30 p.m.

A limited number of scholarships for students are available for this event. If selected, the registration fee will be waived, courtesy of Carlson.
Contact MCDC at info@mcdc.org with inquiries.
Applications must be completed and submitted by Friday, December 5, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.

Scholarship application form.

Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files.

To volunteer and help out at the Taste of Many Cultures, email global@mcdc.org for more details and task assignments.

info@mcdc.org
ph. 952.881.6090
fax 952.887.6099